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Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight

Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan Airport in Boston after the captain became incapacitated. Passengers helped restrain the pilot and remove him from the cockpit midair. The co-pilot landed the aircraft safely with 61 passengers on board.

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  1. Air Canada Flight AC7664 Diverts to Boston After Captain's Medical Emergency

    Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Logan Airport in Boston after the captain became incapacitated. Passengers helped restrain the pilot and remove him from the cockpit midair. The co-pilot landed the aircraft safely with 61 passengers on board.

    What's confirmed:

    • Air Canada Flight AC7664 was traveling from Newark to Canada.
    • The flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport.
    • The captain became incapacitated due to a medical emergency.
    • The co-pilot landed the plane.
    • There were 61 passengers on the flight.
    • Massport confirmed the plane landed safely.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Passengers restrained the pilot during the emergency.
    • The aircraft started swerving violently after the captain became incapacitated.
    • The experience was described as terrifying and horrifying.
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